1. Welcome to Troop 166!

2. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA BSA Organization −National Council of Boy Scouts −Region Western Region −Section Section 5 −Local Council Great Southwest Council −District Sandia District −Chartered Organization Faith Lutheran Church Chartered Organization Rep: Susan Ellenwood −Troop 166 Committee Committee Chair: Gregor Wells −Troop 166 Scoutmaster: Curt Rosenberg

3. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster New Scouts Assistant Scoutmasters Assistant Senior Patrol Leader New Scouts Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Patrols Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Advancement Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Program Troop Guides Instructors Patrol Leaders New Scouts Assistant Patrol Leaders New Scouts Patrol Leaders Assistant Patrol Leaders Quartermaster Scribe Historian Librarian OA Representative Bugler Chaplain Aide Junior Assistant Scoutmasters Senior Patrol Leader Assistant Senior Patrol Leader High Adventure Camping Backpacking Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Service Troop 166 Leadership Organization

4. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA History of Troop 166 Troop was formed in 1959 Considerable Number of Eagle Scouts −Over 120 since the beginning −Over 80 since 2000 Currently the largest Troop in the Council Over 100 Scouts and 70 registered adults Scouts and Leaders actively support District and Council needs

5. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Why is Troop 166 successful? “Boy Run” Troop Consistent, positive adult involvement Partners with the chartered organization Active supporter of district & council More opportunities for Scouts to be successful

6. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA A Typical Weekly Troop Meeting Scouts arrive, in uniform Post the Colors, Recite Scout Law & Oath Announcements Evening activities, sign ups, room assignments Patrol Corners Activities Campout planning, merit badges, Scoutmaster conferences, boards of review Scouts reconvene Final announcements, Scoutmaster Minute, retire colors, dismissal

7. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Scout Responsibilities Be Registered ($32/45, $15 Adults) Come to weekly meeting in uniform −Tan Scout shirt, neckerchief, belt −Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Class B Yellow Troop shirt or other Scouting T-Shirt Bring Scout Handbook, pencil/pen Have “Blue Cards” for merit badge Always come to meeting with a goal

8. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA A Typical Troop Campout Arrive FLC Friday 4:30PM (Class A Uniform) Accountability of Scouts and adult drivers En route to campsite (sack meal) Arrive campsite, accountability, set up campsite Saturday: breakfast, Scout skills, lunch, hiking, free time, dinner, cleanup, campfire, back to tents Sunday: breakfast, service project, pack up, ecumenical service, accountability, depart, return to FLC for pick up 11:00AM

9. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Typical Summer Camp Week Sunday departure, return following Saturday Arrive camp, check in, establish campsite Daily activities −1 st Year Scouts: Scout skills thru 1 st Class −Older Scouts: Merit badges, Adventure programs Throughout the week Swimming, hiking, service project, ceremonies, dining hall duties, campfires, Scout shop

10. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA 2013 Camping Upcoming Campouts −Spring Break Campout – Carlsbad Caverns, White Oaks Mining Town March 10–13 −Capilla Peak New Scout Campout – April 6-7 −Spring Camporee April 19-20 −White Sands - late April Summer Camps −Brownsea, June 3-8 (First year up to 1 st Class) −NYLT – Gorham Scout Ranch – June 3-8. −Gorham Scout Ranch, June 16-22 −Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch, July 7-13 −Philmont Scout Ranch, July 20 – August 1 (Age 14+)

11. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Troop Activities - Camping Campouts (at least 1 a month, more in Summer) −Car Camping - Work on skills & knowledge −Hiking, special camps −Patrols plan, purchase food, cook their own meals and clean their kitchen gear −Meals ($8 – 15 paid to patrol grubmaster), (adults $10-20) −Transportation ($5 or more to driver) −Permission slip (ensure that one is filled out for each outing)

12. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Initial Scout Equipment Field Uniform (Class-A) −Tan shirt, neckerchief & slide, belt, insignia – required −Name strip – Signup, 1 st free, fee for additional strips −BSA hat, pants & socks – optional Boy Scout Handbook Troop Activity Uniform (Class-B) (yellow T-Shirt) - $10 Troop Hat - $10 Sleeping Bag – 15–20 degree, lightweight Hiking Boots – high top, sturdy Duffel Bag or Backpack (wait for backpack class) Ground pad – Therma-rest or similar, lightweight Flashlight – lightweight or headlamp Eating utensils – plate, cup, spoon minimum (lightweight, plastic) Aluminum mess kits cool food too quickly Clothing – weather appropriate (rain gear, wool cap, layers!) Before buying, consider renting equipment to see what works best for your Scout.

13. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Troop Activities - Other Camporees / Klondike (District or Council Events) −Spring Camporee, Fall Scout-O-Rama, Winter Klondike −Skill competition with other Troops −Cost typically $10-15, plus food & transportation Cost covers patch, awards and insurance Court of Honor (3-4 yearly) Special meeting at which Scouts are recognized and presented with advancement badges Service Projects −Troop led projects – Church, others −Eagle Projects – always need assistance, including adults Popcorn Sales (September – November) −Main fundraiser for Troop −Average sales per Scout = $125

14. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Troop Policy General −Explains how the troop is organized and run and the overall expectations of Scouts and parents Use of the Church Facilities −Limited to Fellowship Hall, gym and a few classrooms −Other meetings must not be disturbed −Outdoors with adult supervision −Must ensure boys are not running or milling about in other areas −Respect for facilities and others who are using them

15. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Communications Announcements at weekly meetings −What’s happening that night – merit badge meetings, campout planning, etc. −Signups for camps, service projects, other events Web Page −http://www.troop166.info/ Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Monthly Youth Troop Planning (3 rd Monday at 6:15pm) Troop Committee Meeting Monthly Adult Planning (4 th Monday at 6:15pm)

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17. Information Other websites −www.scouting.org (Boy Scouts of America) Guide to Safe Scouting http://dev2.scouting.org/pdf/34416.pdf BSA Online Learning http://olc.scouting.org/ −www.gswcbsa.org (Great Southwest Council BSA) −www.meritbadge.com (Merit Badge Research Center) −www.scoutstuff.org (BSA Retail Store) −www.usscouts.org (US Scouting Service Project) −www.macscouter.com (Lots of stuff)

18. Council Contact Information The Great Southwest Council, BSA Address: 5841 Office Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 Telephone: (505) 345-8603, (800) 368-9218 Fax: (505) 345-4201 Scout Shop: (505) 345-8603 ext. 291 © 2010-13 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA

19. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Medical Forms Each Scout/adult is required to have a medical form on file with the Troop Keep original & make several copies for Summer Camps, etc. Provide form to leader for all activities New requirement for annual form update −http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf

20. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Merit Badges −121 subjects −Taught by registered councilors - knowledgeable in the subject −Scouts learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers −Required for rank advancement beyond First Class Scout −Must meet the requirements as stated – no more, no less… −Available at Summer Camp, Troop meetings, one-on-one

21. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Scoutmaster Conferences Essential to individual Scout development and advancement −Getting to know Scout −Setting individual goals −Mentoring −Building confidence −Encouragement −Problem solving and discipline Scouts responsible for scheduling an advancement Scoutmaster Conference after requirements for rank advancement completed −Can directly ask an Asst. Scoutmaster −Can work with Advancement Coordinator to find someone

22. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Board of Review Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Scouting program within the troop Review is not an examination −Ensures Scout has completed the requirements −Assesses the experience that the Scout is having within the Troop −Encourages Scout to advance further Scout is responsible for scheduling a BOR after completing the Scoutmaster Conference Take Handbook to Advancement Coordinator to schedule the BOR

23. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Your Role as a Parent Why are we here? −For the Boys! Make Scouting a priority −Support & encourage your boy −Monitor his progress −Participate in events −Participate in Troop structure −Contribute through Friends of Scouting

24. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA Why Get Involved Demonstrates to Scouts that Scouting is important Scouts with involved parents are more likely to succeed in Scouting The adults have fun, too

25. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA How to Help Merit Badge Councilor Patrol Advisor for a Patrol Coordinator for campouts/activities Committee Position (or assistance) −Formal - Committee Chair, Membership, Secretary, Merit Badge Coordinator, Life-to-Eagle Coordinator, Advancement, Quartermaster, Training, Transportation, Medical Records, and Treasurer −Informal – Hiking, Camping, Activities, Newsletter, Web Page −Other – Organize Hinkle, Sandia HS swimming, Court of Honor

26. © 2010 – Troop 166 GSWC BSA I don’t have the knowledge… Training is available −Basic Training (www.gswcbsa.org) Youth Protection Training (Web Based) Fast Start Training (Web Based) Boy Scout Leader Training Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) −Specialty Training Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat Climb On Safety Merit Badge Councilor Training (general overview, not skill specific) Trainer Development Conference (Train the Trainer) Wood Badge (Advanced Leadership) CPR (usually offered by troop 1-2 times a year) −Troop Level Patrol Advisor Training Work with more experienced adults Just Remember – We Were Once All In Your Shoes